"Sri Lanka is liberally endowed with beautiful views, and Ella has one of the best. The sleepy village is nestled in a valley peering straight through Ella gap to coastal plain nearly 1000m below, and over to the coast where, on a clear night, you can see the Kirinda Light house." "lonely planet-guide to Sri Lanka"
explore Ella
On a ridge high above the village of Ella. Ella is backpacker central in the Southern Highlands, a stirring land of lush tea plantations, majestic peaks and rushing waterfalls. Located 1041 m above from the mean sea level, Ella is the gateway to the highland in the country on the route from down south and the east coast. For many travellers Ella has been consider as a transit destination.
By Train
Approximately 6 hours drive.
Drive through Awissawela, Ratnapura, Balangoda,
Haputale and Bandarawela.
Just 12 kms from Bandarawela.
Approximately 3 ½ hours drive.
Drive through the Randenigala road to Badulla.
Just 24 kms from Badulla.
Approximately 1 ½ hours drive.
Drive towards Welimada.
From Welimada, take the Bandarawela Road.
From Bandarawela, drive towards Badulla
Come to Ella along the Ella-Wellawaya Road.
Once you get to Ella, drive along the Bandarawela road.